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Percentage Change Calculator

Calculate percentage increase or decrease.

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Percentage change
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Increase

About the Percentage Change Calculator

Free percentage change calculator — find the percent increase or decrease between two values.

How to use the Percentage Change Calculator

  1. 1Enter your the original value and the new value.
  2. 2Read the result instantly — it recalculates as you type.
  3. 3Adjust the numbers to model different scenarios.

Frequently asked questions

How is percentage change calculated?

Percentage change = (new − old) ÷ |old| × 100. A positive result is an increase; negative is a decrease.

What's the difference between percentage change and percentage points?

Percentage change is relative; percentage points are an absolute difference between two percentages (e.g. 10% to 12% is +2 points, +20%).

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